‘It’s going to be an opportunity to play for people who most likely have no idea who I am. We’re getting to go to some incredible cities, I’m going to be in Barcelona for my birthday so I was very happy to sign up for that.’

But while they plan the tour, they have yet to lay eyes on each other.

‘I’ve never met him! The invite came through his people. Which is another thing that people are acknowledging what we’re doing. So hopefully we can give everybody going to see John a good start to the evening.’